15 Related Articles, between 2019-01-18 and 2019-01-17

America avoided election hacking in 2018. But are we ready for 2020?. If Russia (and other foreign powers) are biding their time for the next election year, is America ready for a fresh round of attempted interference? >>

American accused of espionage in Russia says he was unaware the flash drive he received had state secrets. Paul Whelan, the U.S. citizen accused of spying in Russia, claims he thought the flash drive found in his possession contained travel tips; Amy Kellogg reports on the latest. >>

American charged with espionage in Russia, found with 'state secrets'. Paul Whelan, the US citizen accused of spying in Russia, was found with "evidence that constitutes state secrets," his lawyer told CNN on Tuesday. >>

Model apologizes in claim of Russia election interference. A Belarusian model who last year claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election says she won't be saying anything more about the matter >>

Model who said she had dirt on Russian oligarch walks free. A Belarusian model and self-styled sex instructor who last year claimed to have evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election has been released from detention >>

Paul Whelan, American charged with espionage in Russia, will be in court Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. Paul Whelan, the US citizen accused of spying in Russia, will appear in court today for a pretrial hearing. >>

Paul Whelan: US spy suspect to remain in custody in Russia. Ex-US marine Paul Whelan was arrested last month on suspicion of spying - claims his family denies. >>

Russia claims American Paul Whelan was caught spying ‘red-handed’. Russia said it captured Paul Whelan, an American man who was accused of spying in the country, “red-handed.” >>

Russia presents info on missile US says violates pact. The Russian military has released the specifications of its new missile, seeking to dispel the U.S. claim that the weapons violates a key nuclear arms pact >>

Russia Says He’s a Spy. His Lawyer Says He Just Wanted Photos of a Cathedral.. Paul N. Whelan, a former United States Marine, was arrested after being given a thumb drive of state secrets, believing it to contain vacation pictures, his lawyer says. >>

Russian lawyer for American accused of espionage claims he possessed 'state secrets'. Russia has charged Patrick Whelan, a former U.S. Marine with espionage. >>

Senate rejects bill to stop sanctions relief for Russian oligarch. The procedural vote to move forward on the issue failed with just under 60 votes >>

The twisted tale of the alleged Russian smuggler floated as a potential prisoner swap. Konstantin Yaroshenko, floated as a potential "swap" candidate for Paul Whelan, is not a household name in the U.S., but he isn’t far from the minds of Russian officials. >>